Declining since 2010, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jhair since 1995
Babies named Jhair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Jhair is a Spanish spelling variant of the biblical name Jair. First recorded in U.S. births in 1995, Jhair peaked in popularity in 2009 and has been declining since 2010. In 2025, the name ranked 8,910, with about 1 in 213,510 male newborns receiving the name. The name remains relatively rare and culturally specific to Hispanic communities.
Jhair is a Spanish spelling variant of the biblical name Jair. In the Old Testament, Jair was a descendant of Manasseh and a judge of Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew 'Ya'ir,' meaning 'he shines' or 'whom God enlightens.' The variant Jhair emerged in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Puerto Rico and the United States, during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jhai, Hairo
Sibling names for Jhair
Names that share Jhair's style, for a brother or sister.
